A couple of weeks ago, we drove to Nashville for an early holiday celebration with Jessica, Mike, Travis and Nicole. On Saturday, there was a baby shower for Jessica, but I'll let Kathie or someone else do a posting on that. We have pictures, but I wasn't there, so I can't describe the action. However, prior to the baby shower that Saturday, we all went to a downtown pub named Bailey's, which hosts Iowa fans for all Iowa football games. Iowa played Indiana that day. The girls were able to stay until it was time to head for the baby shower. We guys stayed through the entire nail-biting experience. (Iowa won 18-13).
Mike and his sister, Amanda, were there.
Nicole and Travis were there.
And, of course, Jessica, Kathie, and I were there. It was fun. The food was good, and there were lots of other Iowa fans there too.
Kathie and I had been busy for weeks before the trip making things for the baby, who is expected in January. Among other things, here is a chenille blanket that Kathie made for the baby.
Shortly after Jessica and Mike told us about the pregnancy, I offered to make a crib and/or changing table for the baby. They picked a plan from among several I had, and I bought a bunch of cherry and started working. The "crib" is unusual in that it has two drawers below and a small cabinet for storage. I made the front rail so that it could be removed and replaced with an open side frame when the baby is older. In other words, it converts to a toddler bed at some point. If they wanted, they could remove the entire top part and have a smaller-than-twin-size mattress made for use for another few years.
The changing table is actually a chest with drawers and shelves behind a couple of doors. The changing table part sits atop the chest and can be eventually removed.
Here are the proud, expectant parents with the crib/bed. Some of the shower gifts are adorning the crib.
We took a set of mandatory departure pictures before we headed back in the direction of home. (Actually, we visited my sister on the way home.)
Unfortunately, Mike was at work.
Jess looks great. She is her same self, just with a baby bump. So far, the pregnancy has been pretty easy for her. We are all eager to see the beautiful little girl that will arrive in January.
Mike and his sister, Amanda, were there.
Nicole and Travis were there.
And, of course, Jessica, Kathie, and I were there. It was fun. The food was good, and there were lots of other Iowa fans there too.
Kathie and I had been busy for weeks before the trip making things for the baby, who is expected in January. Among other things, here is a chenille blanket that Kathie made for the baby.
Shortly after Jessica and Mike told us about the pregnancy, I offered to make a crib and/or changing table for the baby. They picked a plan from among several I had, and I bought a bunch of cherry and started working. The "crib" is unusual in that it has two drawers below and a small cabinet for storage. I made the front rail so that it could be removed and replaced with an open side frame when the baby is older. In other words, it converts to a toddler bed at some point. If they wanted, they could remove the entire top part and have a smaller-than-twin-size mattress made for use for another few years.
The changing table is actually a chest with drawers and shelves behind a couple of doors. The changing table part sits atop the chest and can be eventually removed.
Here are the proud, expectant parents with the crib/bed. Some of the shower gifts are adorning the crib.
We took a set of mandatory departure pictures before we headed back in the direction of home. (Actually, we visited my sister on the way home.)
Unfortunately, Mike was at work.
Jess looks great. She is her same self, just with a baby bump. So far, the pregnancy has been pretty easy for her. We are all eager to see the beautiful little girl that will arrive in January.
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Good stuff here. Wishing you an enjoyable holiday season.
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